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Looking for bee keepers in Altus,Oklahoma

Hi I'm new my name is Michelle and I am very interested in bee keeping. I was wondering if their was anyone in my area that would be willing to show me and let me help; until I know all the rules and regulations to get my own started eventually.

Re: Looking for bee keepers in Altus,Oklahoma

Re: Looking for bee keepers in Altus,Oklahoma

Thank you guys very much. I haven't bought anything yet to get started. I was hoping to get a little hands on experience in person. I was also wondering where you go to find out the regulations of where and where not in Altus it's allowed or if properties can be considered to close. I also was wondering how easy is it for a regular hive to become Africanized because I wouldn't want any law suits and such.

Re: Looking for bee keepers in Altus,Oklahoma

I was also wondering where you go to find out the regulations of where and where not in Altus it's allowed or if properties can be considered to close.

You can read the City of Altus Land Use regulations here:http://www.cityofaltus.org/images/up...CRev2-5-08.pdf
A search of that document suggest that the city has no regulations specifically concerning bees. You may want to call the City Planning Department to verify that.

Re: Looking for bee keepers in Altus,Oklahoma

Re: Looking for bee keepers in Altus,Oklahoma

Welcome. In Oklahoma, aside from zoning, no city is allowed to pass laws stricter than the state law. Personally I have yet to ask a government entity permission to keep bees in this state. You are a bit closer to the border than I am but I have yet to run across any AHB's in Oklahoma other that some queens I purchased from out of state. Hope this helps.